A Rhode Island restaurant was ordered closed over the July 4 weekend for failing to follow the state’s coronavirus safety regulations. … MORE
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Rhode Island reports 11 new COVID-19 deaths, 49 new cases
Besides the 49 tests that came back positive, about 2,800 tests came back negative — representing a positive test rate of less than 2 percent, according to the state.… MORE
Nursing home visits may resume; State spends $44M of fed aid
State Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott said Monday that her agency is working on possibly easing restrictions at nursing homes, where the majority of the state’s fatal cases of COVID-19 have occurred.… MORE
Gov. Raimondo extends state of emergency for another month
Gov. Gina Raimondo on Friday extended Rhode Island’s state of emergency and several other of her coronavirus-related executive orders for an additional month to prevent a resurgence of the disease.… MORE
Rhode Island malls reopening; inmate tests positive
Rhode Island’s malls are preparing to welcome shoppers Monday as the state moves into phase 2 of its economic restart.… MORE
Salons, gyms and beaches: State continues reopening economy
Rhode Island will be opening the door to a wide range of businesses Monday as the state’s coronavirus outbreak appears to be subsiding, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Friday.… MORE
Rhode Island’s casinos, zoo, outline reopening plans
Rhode Island’s two casinos plan to reopen June 8 by invitation only with new measures in place to ensure the health and safety of workers and guests, including temperature checks. … MORE
Youth sports returning; hair salon virus guidelines released
By PHILIP MARCELO and MARK PRATT, The Associated Press Youth sports programs will be allowed to resume in Rhode Island starting Monday, though there won’t be any league play, tournaments or other organized competitions for now, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Thursday. The Democrat said the focus is on resuming practices and scrimmages under new guidelines…… MORE
Business forums scheduled, GOP seeks nursing home oversight
Rhode Island officials have planned a series of virtual forums this week for the owners and operators of businesses that will be allowed to reopen next week as the state’s economic restart continues. … MORE
State hosts forums for businesses planning to reopen
State officials have planned a series of virtual forums this week for the owners and operators businesses that will be allowed to reopen next week as Rhode Island’s economic restart continues.… MORE
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